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A modest journal. |
| Within the last few days, I was reminded twice of The Story of Chicken Little. ------------------------------------ I was working in the office on a Friday---alone with a plan to clean. While cleaning, the phone rang. It was a girl in a panic. A closing was in progress and she needed to speak with one of the attorneys. I asked if I could give him a message. She explained our client had taken two A/C units from the property. I texted the attorney with the message and telephone number. About 15 minutes later, she called again... in greater panic. I jumped onboard. However, in my experience, realtors and closing agents are always in crisis-mode. So, I let her know, I had no power to force anyone to return her call..., said good-bye and hung up---reasoning, I did all I could. I then tried to call the attorney, while accessing my messages. He had seen my message and responded. He would return the call as soon as he could. I hung up. Adrenaline pumping, Chicken Little came to mind. ------------------------------------ On Saturday, I received a message from an overnight courier. Two personal packages were coming --- one Monday and the other Tuesday. Since I work 9-to-5, I requested a hold on the first package and arrangement for pickup. Their system would not allow it. However, I requested a hold on the second package, which was successful. I began to panic. What will I do? Will the first package be returned because I am not home for delivery? My experience with this particular courier service was not good. I called and, as expected, there was nothing they could do. I sent a contrary text to my boyfriend about my predicament. Today, I was Chicken Little. I then called the courier again to check protocol: They make three attempts; then hold the package at a local facility. If not picked up within a week, it is an automatic return to sender. Because of the shipper's request for delivery, there was nothing I could do but wait and pickup the package after the third delivery attempt. God help us refrain from letting situations draw us into panic, crisis-mode. Help us remain calm instead of reacting as if the end of the world is upon us... when it is not. One rendition of Chicken Little: https://youtu.be/BYIbRYaZoS4 |
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